Fun Themes for a Tween Birthday Bash

Getting ready to throw a tween birthday party? Need an idea or two for a fun tween birthday theme? It's easy to coordinate a tween birthday when you have a theme to work around. Your theme can help determine decorations, activities, the birthday cake, and even the goody bags you'll send home to all of the party guests. Pick a theme that appeals to your tween or their passions and hobbies. Or, pick a theme just because it sounds like a lot of fun for the preteen crowd. (Be sure your tween has input on the party theme before you invest time or money on the event.)

Once you have a theme in mind, coordinate your invitations, food, games, and goody bags with the theme, and enjoy as your tween birthday bash makes a hit with your child and their preteen guests.

Tween Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

• American Idol Party
• Beading Party
• Spa Party
• Fashion Fun Party
• Sock-Hop Party
• Stuffed Animal Party
• Pool Party
• Arts and Crafts Party
• Cooking or Baking Party
• America's Top Model Party
• Limo Party
• Solve a Mystery Party
• Scavenger Hunt Party
• Tropical Party
• Music Party
• Movie Night Party
• Disco Party
• Slumber Party
• Shopping Mall Party
• Fashion Designer Party
• Dance Party
• Beach Cabana Party
• Masquerade Party
• American Girl Party
• Cooking Party
• Horseback Riding Party

Tween Birthday Party Ideas for Boys

• Glow-in-the-Dark Party
• Sports-themed Party
• Martial Arts Party
• Beach Fun Party
• Surfer Party
• Olympics Party
• Skateboard Party
• NASCAR Party
• Outdoor or Camping Party
• Limo Party
• Solve a Mystery Party
• Scavenger Hunt Party
• Music Party
• Movie Night Party
• Casino Night Party
• Camouflage Party
• Survivor Party
• Pool Party
• Magic Party
• Costume Party

Obviously you and your tween don't have to limit yourself to one list or theme. If your daughter wants to have a casino-themed slumber party or your son wants to have a glow-in-the-dark disco night, they are absolutely free to do so.

Other Fun Tween Party Themes

• Field Trip Party — Gather your tween and their friends together and take a field trip to a local destination, historical home, or museum. You can even allow the party guests to visit the gift shop and pick something to take home as part of their goody bag. 
• Restaurant Party — Visit your tween's favorite restaurant and ask if you can have a behind-the-scenes tour of the establishment. Be sure you call ahead to see what arrangements might be available to your party. 
• Visit the Y — Your local YMCA may offer party planning packages that include using the Y facilities, a party room, and organized sports activities. These packages may only be available to Y members. 
• Stay at Home — Sometimes the best parties are the simplest. Plan a party at home and get your tween involved in decorating, preparing food, and figuring out fun activities to do with their friends. Skip the theme altogether and just have old-fashioned fun.